There are few phenomena as vexing, perplexing, and widespread as the disappearance of a single sock. Everyone has at least one sock that mysteriously loses its mate. Whatever the cause — spontaneous black holes could be responsible, according to the late…
Every year, millions of metric tons of single-use products are burned, tossed into landfills, or dumped into the ocean, releasing noxious pollutants into the environment. Not only that, but disposable products also go against the principles of thriftiness. Why use…
From the way people discuss bidets online, you’d think they were talking about some transformative self-help book or multi-level marketing scheme. For proponents, it’s not just a practical bathroom gadget but “the best financial decision” ever made and a “life-changing…
A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go down the drain, as frugal Redditors recently came up with…
While putting on additional layers is the cheapest, easiest way to save money on your heating bill, an extra sweater won’t cut it in, say, Alaska. But pair your extra layers with a space heater, and you might be warm enough…
TikTok-famous content creators Janelle & Kate have done the impossible. They’ve made a macaroni and cheese dish so revolting that viewers say they’ll never eat the beloved comfort food again. The unorthodox recipe starts with Kate dumping a pot of…
Every year we spend money on purchases that may be falsely advertised, environmentally harmful, or simply overpriced. But we don’t have to keep making those same mistakes. Here are some…
Trader Joe’s seasonal holiday goods have hit stores across the country, including a “12 days of scented candles” gift set, dark chocolate-covered gingerbread folk, and jingle-jangle pretzel twists. But TJ’s…
If cozying up with a mug of hot cocoa and a book is on your agenda this winter, Costco may have the perfect product to reach snuggle heaven: Pendleton’s Sherpa…
In many homes, duct tape is the go-to solution when something’s broken. A 2019 study of 2,000 Americans found that 51% of participants had duct tape fixing something in their…
Tiny houses aren’t just for people on HGTV who want to declutter their lives but don’t understand why a bathroom in a shipping container doesn’t have a tub. They are,…
Buying pillows used to be so simple. You either got one stuffed with feathers or synthetic fluff and selected your firmness — from cloud-like to something short of hard. These…
Got an itch to throw open every cabinet and closet, get rid of things you don’t need and meticulously organize the rest? If you need a little help channeling your…
Halloween might still look a little different this year thanks to the pandemic, but that’s all the more reason to go big with decor. Sure, you could whip up something…
When HGTV’s golden couple Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand at Target in 2017, a frenzy was unleashed, and the line has been a…
At age 73, Barbara Costello (aka Babs) isn’t a typical TikTokker. And yet, the grandmother of eight has amassed over 2 million followers on the Gen Z-dominated platform with her…
Few things are more satisfying than a clean home, from sparkling windows to freshly scrubbed counters. On the flip side, few things are more frustrating than finding out that the…
With 138 million active buyers, eBay is one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, and one of the most visited shopping platforms in the United States. That makes…